GERARD JEAN GAUTHIER

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GERARD JEAN GAUTHIER On April 26, 2010, Gerard Gauthier, aged 81 years of Selkirk, passed away peacefully with his family at his side. Gerard was predeceased by his loving wife Doris Gauthier and leaves to cherish his memory, son Kyle (Charlotte), grandchildren, Jeffery and Konner; daughter Adrienne Windsor (Thomas), granddaughter Chelsea (Derek). He is also survived by seven sisters, Marie Paule Rivard (Olivier), Germaine Colette (Florent), Armelle DeGagne (Charles), Marguerite Roy (Alfred), Aline Sabourin (Leon), Yvette Mozol and Gisele Horvath (Ed) and one predeceased brother Maurice Gauthier (Lucille); as well as numerous nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Gerard was born in St. Agathe, MB on November 4, 1928 and had lived there until his marriage to Doris in 1958. They then moved to Cochenour, ON, where he worked as a Gold Miner. In 1976 they moved to Powerview, then to Selkirk in 1981, where he and Doris started their career in the hotel industry. Gerard loved to laugh and enjoyed time spent with his family. In his spare time, Gerard enjoyed both watching and playing sports and spending time outdoors as well as the cabin life in Buffalo Point. As per Gerard's wishes cremation has taken place and a Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, April 30 at 2:00 p.m in the Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church, 269 Jemima St., Selkirk with Fr. Dado Parrenas officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Canadian Diabetic Association, 102 - 310 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0S6. Gone yet not forgotten, although we are apart, your spirit lives within us, forever in our hearts. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 28, 2010